The Video Game Acquisitions Thread

[Doubledealer]

Just arrived home from the midnight launch for the latest AAA game or console? Postie just delivered that retro game you purchased from eBay?
You get the idea fellow bots, if you've got a new game for your collection, we want to see it here!

If you got a particularly good deal, let us all know! And remember (this is most important :p), pics or it didn't happen!

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I'm really happy with my purchases today. GAME had a buy 1 get 1 for half price sale so I picked up the below games for $45. :)

Transformers Animated: The Game (Nintendo DS)
Deathsmiles: Deluxe Edition (Xbox 360)

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/deathsmiles.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/tfagame.jpg

[Paulbot]

Got Infamous 2 from the Dick Smith clearance bin today for $20. Many games to play before I get to it but from my previous in-store play of it and the comments in the video games thread I figured it was well worth it.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Rayman Origins for $27, awesome game.

[Hursticon]

I have some Xmas game acquisitions I look forward to sharing, stay tuned. :D

[Doubledealer]

Slowly re-purchasing all of the Dreamcast games I stupidly sold years ago...

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/dc.jpg

[Gutsman Heavy]

Man Power stone 2 rocked

[Doubledealer]

Man Power stone 2 rocked

For sure mate, the game is worth it for the desert stage alone! 4 player gaming heaven...For 2 player I still think the original has the edge. :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Man I love the dreamcast. I spent soooo much time cranking Crazy Taxi! That game was GOLD!

I even got my Mum into it, although she would do alright for a while and then start laughing too much and couldn't continue...

You know what she would laugh at? The people riding in the back, and THEN she would laugh harder at them complaining... Her game skills went downhill from there, but I laughed my ass off at her... Ha! Good times, good times!:D

[swoop]

Just brought this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330700686026?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1145wt_1189) off of ebay I'm pretty happy with the deal I got

[Fungal Infection]

I had a Dreamcast years back - ended selling it on ebay to some guy in WA with 40 games for a pittance of $400. Thats one regret I'm still yet to live down (that and my Saturn with 30 games to same bloke). *sniff*

[Doubledealer]

Man I love the dreamcast. I spent soooo much time cranking Crazy Taxi! That game was GOLD!

I even got my Mum into it, although she would do alright for a while and then start laughing too much and couldn't continue...

You know what she would laugh at? The people riding in the back, and THEN she would laugh harder at them complaining... Her game skills went downhill from there, but I laughed my ass off at her... Ha! Good times, good times!:D

Haha, it's a pretty hilarious game hey! :D Did you play Virtua Tennis 2 much? Used to have intense battles with my friend every lunch while going to TAFE, the tantrums and controller throwing was ridiculous but god we loved it (still do). Could play that game for hours upon hours.

Some other ones I remember playing for hours on end: Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 (the game that NFS later ripped off), Jet Set Radio, Le Mans 24 Hours (ramming was so much fun), Tech Romancer, Gigawing, MvC2, Metropolis Street Racer, Soul Calibur, Cannon Spike, Zombie Revenge, Ikaruga...To name but a few. Best console ever!

[Doubledealer]

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/sonic2.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

Couple recent pickups:
Club Nintendo Animal Crossing Soundtrack:
http://i.imgur.com/wjZbY.jpg
A workmate was passing through our UK office and so he bought this back for me! Can't stand letting those imported points go to waste!

Freebie SFxT tapestry style poster from JB!
http://i.imgur.com/emDfW.jpg
Hanging from the door for the pic.. not sure where it'll go but nice for free!

[Hursticon]

I really need to get around to taking some pics of my stuff :o, but those are some pretty cool acquisitions guys :eek::cool:; I never had a Dreamcast myself DD but a mate did and he swore by it back in the day, did you ever get to play MK Gold or Quake 3 on it and were they any good?

[i_amtrunks]

Nabbed Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PS3 for the decent price of $50. Cheapest I've seen it online or in store.

Very pretty game, but lots of qte. Still not as good afighter as Super DBZ or even Budokai 3, but better than the last few games on the latest gen.

[Doubledealer]

I really need to get around to taking some pics of my stuff :o, but those are some pretty cool acquisitions guys :eek::cool:; I never had a Dreamcast myself DD but a mate did and he swore by it back in the day, did you ever get to play MK Gold or Quake 3 on it and were they any good?

You do! :D Love seeing new acquisitions, hehe.

I never played the Dreamcast games you mentioned Hursti but I do intend to pickup Quake III as I've heard the Dreamcast port is quite glorious! And your friend sounds like a legend! :p For me, the Dreamcast was the last console that made me feel truly proud to be a gamer. It has the X-Factor! The Playstation 2 has a lot of exceptional games, for sure, but for outright fun and entertainment the Dreamcast wins hands down for me.

Wish we could go back to those glory days...The Souls series is just about the only thing that's wowed me from this current generation of consoles.

[Gutsman Heavy]

did you ever get to play MK Gold or Quake 3 on it and were they any good?

I've got both, Quake 3 is very well done, if you can get past the controls, and MK Gold whilst held back by some loading issues is probably the best version due to the extra characters and stages (MK3 church <3)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Dreamcast was definitely admirable for having such a broad range of high quality games in such a short span of time. It has a lot of good games and it's a shame the system wasn't around long enough to let developers get more out of it.

I hate the controller though, the dpad has got to be one of the worst ever (& more hate is lumped on it considering it came after the Saturn, one of the best ever!). Plus, playing fighting games, i used to get dents on the inside of my middle fingers, from bumping up against the huge expansion ports on the back! It's truly horrible for fighters since it only has the analog triggers as the 5th & 6th buttons. Was such a shame considering the wealth of fighting games it had too.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yep, i went to the effort of buying a saturn style pad for playing MVC... Aside from that though, I had no major issues with the controller and even got some use out of the analogue triggers!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Vita love from me continues with 2 excellent new games and a pic of the case that came a few weeks back!
http://i.imgur.com/ukIng.jpg

My first time playing Ninja Gaiden properly.. I once tried a 'copy' on the original Xbox many years ago but didn't give it much time... as tends to be the case when you're pirating for the sake of it. I found it too hard back then (maybe it was the duke controller!), but i'm absolutely loving it now that i've sunk some time into learning the combat system... it's still pretty damn difficult but incredibly rewarding too. Paying for games has its benefits :D

Virtua Tennis though, i have enjoyed since the original. This is definitely the nicest feeling and obviously looking version yet... i'm currently going through the world tour mode with my photo-aided create-a-character! It actually looks really good, now that i think about it should have saved a screenie of 'me' from the Vita, will do it another time! It's pretty damn full featured for launch software as well, no glaring mode omissions or anything - excellent!

[Doubledealer]

Vita love from me continues with 2 excellent new games and a pic of the case that came a few weeks back!
http://i.imgur.com/ukIng.jpg

My first time playing Ninja Gaiden properly.. I once tried a 'copy' on the original Xbox many years ago but didn't give it much time... as tends to be the case when you're pirating for the sake of it. I found it too hard back then (maybe it was the duke controller!), but i'm absolutely loving it now that i've sunk some time into learning the combat system... it's still pretty damn difficult but incredibly rewarding too. Paying for games has its benefits :D

Virtua Tennis though, i have enjoyed since the original. This is definitely the nicest feeling and obviously looking version yet... i'm currently going through the world tour mode with my photo-aided create-a-character! It actually looks really good, now that i think about it should have saved a screenie of 'me' from the Vita, will do it another time! It's pretty damn full featured for launch software as well, no glaring mode omissions or anything - excellent!

So they've done Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden Black, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and now Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus? :p Who can blame Team Ninja though really, they should re-release the original every year or two it's so damn good. I played the hell out of Black and would gladly play through it again. Just wish Capcom would do the same with the original DMC, love that game to bits too (50hz woes on the PAL PS2 release and all).

[kurdt_the_goat]

You know they're doing a DMC HD collection right? Contains 1, 2 & 3, out fairly soon iirc.

[i_amtrunks]

You know they're doing a DMC HD collection right? Contains 1, 2 & 3, out fairly soon iirc.

April I believe.

These HD collections are getting better and better too, had the Sly and Jak series, Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, GoW, and soon DMC and Ratchet and Clank!

[Doubledealer]

You know they're doing a DMC HD collection right? Contains 1, 2 & 3, out fairly soon iirc.

Really? Sweet I had no idea about that one!


April I believe.

These HD collections are getting better and better too, had the Sly and Jak series, Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, GoW, and soon DMC and Ratchet and Clank!

You're forgetting the most awesome HD collection of all...Silent Hill 2 and 3!

[Hursticon]

Finally got around to taking some pics of the acquisitions I made, leading up to and for last Xmas :D:


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It pleases me to no end to finally have these 'Big-Box' copies once again; my face bares a grin each and every time I look at them. ;):cool:

For anyone interested or able to help; I'm still after the 'Big-Box' versions of Quake 1 & 3, Final Doom, Carmageddon and Duke Nukem 3D. :o

[kurdt_the_goat]

http://i.imgur.com/veKcIl.jpg

Nabbed this from Big W.. surprised to see it there at all (this game seemed to have been short-stocked here), more surprised to see it ring up on the price checker for $25!

[canofwhoopass_87]

Hursti, that haul is way cool. Classic shooters right there. Loved the atmosphere in each and every one of those games. I take it they're just for display? Or do you have a dusty floppy drive you intend on putting to use? :D

Ah I miss the old 3 1/2 floppy. The distinct sound of a 1.44mg disk churning out gaming goodness seems like a very distant past.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Ah I miss the old 3 1/2 floppy. The distinct sound of a 1.44mg disk churning out gaming goodness seems like a very distant past.

Lol, not so sure I miss that per se.

As a young'un, one of mates had this game called 'Toad Force' on the c64, Datasette version (that be from a cassette) and I remember we spent more time playing the game that loaded to occupy you while the main game loaded (yep, a game to pay during loading time) than the main game itself, which was really hard and not all that great. Nice graphics though.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

This (http://tetstoys.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/gaming-grail-pt2-convoy-no-nozo.html) Thanks to Valks trip to Hong Kong. A little bit saddened that I didn't find it myself, but pleased I have it in my collection.

Not many more Transformer games to go now XD

[canofwhoopass_87]

This (http://tetstoys.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/gaming-grail-pt2-convoy-no-nozo.html) Thanks to Valks trip to Hong Kong. A little bit saddened that I didn't find it myself, but pleased I have it in my collection.

Not many more Transformer games to go now XD

That's pretty nuts man. There can't be many collectors out there with the same vintage TF game collection as yours.

Mystery of Comvoy? Does that mean you have the super rare spelling error boxed variant!? :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Mystery of Comvoy? Does that mean you have the super rare spelling error boxed variant!? :D
Lol, no, but it would be cool if I had :D In Japanese the N and M phonetic sound are pretty much one and the same. That often got me, as when I was learning Japanese (Heck I still am now...) I often thought Comvoy was completely wrong, but depending on the word in question, I often started hearing what I thought should be an N as an M.

[jazzcomp]

Harvey Norman sale online 50% off games.

Can you still return games if you have a change of mind if these were delivered to your house? I was going to try store pick up but the stores near me don't have it in stock.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Dunno, but I ordered Skylanders 360 $44, Uncharted 3 $29, Mass Effect 3 PC $36

Sweet.

[shokwave2]

Traded in a few finished and boring games for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Really enjoying the game so far (18 hours in), even more so than Skyrim. Skyrim is a great game but i got the sick of the same old mountains and boring towns (after clocking up about 120 hours). KOA: Reckoning has a great art style, plenty of colour, varied enemies and an awesome combat system. Quests get repetitive (as do all RPG's) but i'm having more fun than in Skyrim, mainly due to the fast combat style of gameplay. Highly recommended if you enjoy looting.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Got myself a sega 32x today, now I just need to get the only good game it has :D

Oh and a copy of Ecco on mega CD, now I just need to find one of those too :p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Got myself a sega 32x today, now I just need to get the only good game it has :D

Oh and a copy of Ecco on mega CD, now I just need to find one of those too :p

Kolibiri?

lol, I am not too sure what good games are on the 32x... Not Knuckles Chaotix thats fer sure.

I still ahve my Mega CD. Awesome little add on that it is.

[kurdt_the_goat]

He has to be talking about Virtua Racing Deluxe!

[Paulbot]

Thanks to the Harvey Norman sale I picked up these for $63 total. With no postage cost and since AC:Revelations includes the full original Assassin's Creed, I'm thinking of this as three games for $21 each. :D

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[Doubledealer]

Some insane bargains lately fellow bots! Also, for those who aren't aware, JB Hi-Fi has a 20% off games sale ending today so might be worth a look-in for those after Kid Icarus, Street Fighter X Tekken etc on the cheap.

Well, after reading many, many differing opinions on Silent Hill: Downpour, I think I'm going to cave in and buy the game on its release date this Thursday. Main complaints seem to be aimed at a clunky combat system and frame rate issues, however, many sites claim it's a return to form for the series and is a better game than Homecoming (which, despite its faults, I actually found to be quite an engaging game throughout with some standout moments, and one of the most memorable boss encounters in the series). Just hope these two complaints aren't enough to ruin the experience, we'll see I guess!

Also, much as it pains me to do this it'll be the first traditional Silent Hill game I'll be buying for a non-Sony system. :( Apparently the 360 version has less frame-rate and screen tearing issues, and offers surround sound options which are strangely missing from the PS3 version...Bizarre. I imagine the 360 version will offer true 1080P too but can't confirm this. Like a moth to the flame, I am once again drawn to my favourite gaming series...

[i_amtrunks]

Asura's Wrath truly is an interactive media game rather than a true game.

It is set out in chapters like an episodic anime series, complete with credits, "previously" and "next episode" teasers.

There is a review of stats and ratings awarded at the end of each chapter, and whilst some chapters (each 15-20 minutes long with all the cut scenes) had 11 minutes of gameplay, others had 3 or less!

Mostly its a few minutes of attacking enemies to build up a rage bar, then once you begin the rage section it turns into a series of QTE presses.

Certainly only for fans of anime, and it is certainly a hire game as its only 6 hours long, with maybe 2 hours of actual gameplay!

[Gutsman Heavy]

Sounds like Sword of the Berserk on Dreamcast.

[Doubledealer]

Sounds like Sword of the Berserk on Dreamcast.

Mmm, Berserk. Great manga that and loooove SotB. :D

Pretty darn happy about this little pickup. :cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/sh8.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/icarus.jpg

[shokwave2]

Couldn't resist picking up Zelda: OoT 3DS from Dick Smith, on sale for $41. All 3DS games were $41 or less, Pilotwings was $30, Ridge Racer was $7, they even had some for $1 (the really bad ones e.g. Jonas Brothers game).

Zelda: Ocarina of Time is still gaming perfection after all these years. The graphics upgrade and 3D just make it sweeter.

[Stompy]

Ooh an acquisition thread. My latest pickups in the past week:

- Wii Pandora's Tower
- 3DS Rhythm Thief & The Emperors Treasure
- 360 Driver: San Francisco
- 360 Red Dead Redemption
- XBLA Fez
- XBLA KoF Sky Stage
- XBLA Trouble Witches Neo

Looking forward to Witcher 2 on 360 this week

[Slag]

This (http://tetstoys.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/gaming-grail-pt2-convoy-no-nozo.html) Thanks to Valks trip to Hong Kong. A little bit saddened that I didn't find it myself, but pleased I have it in my collection.

Not many more Transformer games to go now XD

watching the first round was hilarious.. brutally hard from the get go.
love the 8bit "more than meets the eye" tune

[Doubledealer]

Ooh an acquisition thread. My latest pickups in the past week:

- Wii Pandora's Tower
- 3DS Rhythm Thief & The Emperors Treasure
- 360 Driver: San Francisco
- 360 Red Dead Redemption
- XBLA Fez
- XBLA KoF Sky Stage
- XBLA Trouble Witches Neo

Looking forward to Witcher 2 on 360 this week

All that in one week! Epic! Witcher 2 is pretty good, I really should play more of the PC version I've got. :p

It's been a while but I snagged a pretty good bargain (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/320883424882?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) on ebay yesterday. :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/a5820f93.jpg

Mmmmmm! Picked up this baby today! All right! Can't wait to give it a crack. but I have to.....:o

[Gutsman Heavy]

Gots me Sonic R, Sonic 3D & Sonic Jam on the saturn for my Sonic Collection. Just need a Saturn now! (Which is on its way :D)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Nice haul Gutsman!! Tets approves most highly!

Sonic 3d on the Saturn has the MOST AWESOME chaos emerald levels ever created. Even beating the ones we have today!

Sonic Jam is a great addition mainly coz of the 'Sonic World' add-on, which is beautiful.

Sonic R is um, nice. Ha ha! Nah, kiddding. An interesting idea and manages to whip out some nice splitscreen action. I still play it every now and then, Just make sure you watch the replays when you've finsished and after a while, the characters will get out of sync with the game and start doing stuff that you never did at the same time. Like taking a left turn when there is no left turn to take.

Hmm, I can hear it now, Can you feel the sunshine... Does it brighten up your day...

[Gutsman Heavy]

I used to play heaps of Sonic R on my old windows 98 pc, bad yet somehow fun. Sonic Jam was something I always wanted back in the day just because of that 3D part.

It's good to hear that there is some difference from the MD version of Sonic 3D, helps justify the double up, even if it was only $5 :p

[KalEl]

Picked up Lego batman for ds today 30 bucks :p and pre ordered diablo

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/SkylandersWarnado-GlowintheDark01.jpg

Saw all three Glow in the Dark figures, but by the time I knew what they were and the going price on eBay I had missed out on the others.

[Spiritprime]

Just got Transformers: Dark of the Moon on PS3 from EBgames for $65.

Also managed to preorder Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. 8D

[Gutsman Heavy]

Just got Transformers: Dark of the Moon on PS3 from EBgames for $65.

Also managed to preorder Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. 8D

return that puppy! Only $39 at game

[tinyJazz]

Just got Transformers: Dark of the Moon on PS3 from EBgames for $65.

Also managed to preorder Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. 8D

Did you preorder this at EB too? Any bonuses? August is too far away arrgh!

Oh um, also I guess I got the HD Ico/Shadow of the Colossus for PS3 recently. Haven't played it yet. Too busy finishing ME2 on CASUAL LOL.

[SpeedBreaker]

Got myself a Nintendo 3DS and SSF4 3D ed. on the weekend. Pretty awesome gizmo, looking forward to getting games like Mario Kart 7, Resident Evil Revelations and Kid Icarus in the near future.

[Doubledealer]

Oh um, also I guess I got the HD Ico/Shadow of the Colossus for PS3 recently.

Have you played the originals TJ? They're such wonderful games, especially Shadow. :)

[Spiritprime]

Did you preorder this at EB too? Any bonuses? August is too far away arrgh!

Oh um, also I guess I got the HD Ico/Shadow of the Colossus for PS3 recently. Haven't played it yet. Too busy finishing ME2 on CASUAL LOL.

Yup, preordered it from EB. However, sadly, I didn't hear anything of bonuses. Sorry to disappoint you, mate. There could be something coming, but they probably forgot to tell me.

[tinyJazz]

Have you played the originals TJ? They're such wonderful games, especially Shadow. :)

I played shadow on PS2 and I love it, it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm really looking forward to getting into Ico, and Last Guardian whenever that gets released.


Yup, preordered it from EB. However, sadly, I didn't hear anything of bonuses. Sorry to disappoint you, mate. There could be something coming, but they probably forgot to tell me.

Cheers dude. Hmm, I wonder if any of the stores are going to have preorder incentives this time around. If someone's doing a comic I'm so getting that one, kinda regret not picking that up last time.

[i_amtrunks]

So I'll never shop at Harvey Norman or their online stores again. Only after 7 weeks and lots of reminders, check ins and complaints did I receive SSX, Batman Arkham City and Catherine for the PS3.

Was planning on playing SSX and Batman last school holidays, but will have to wait till reports are done now.

Catherine was a present, that I can now give a little late.

Service was horrendous, and they wonder why we go and purchase items online. :rolleyes:

[Hursticon]

Bought Portal 2 & Diablo III last week, at some point I'll actually get around to installing and playing them... :p:D

[KalEl]

Bought Portal 2 & Diablo III last week, at some point I'll actually get around to installing and playing them... :p:D

hoping my diablo comes tomorrow

[Hursticon]

Here are some pics of my latest gaming related acquisitions, made over the past month & a bit:

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[jena]

I got Lollipop Chainsaw today. I'm pretty excited to play it tonight.

[Bartrim]

Here are some pics of my latest gaming related acquisitions, made over the past month & a bit:

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WFC for PS3.... nice. Need to share your online id mate so you can join in on the multiplayer fun. We don't play WFC anymore but I'm sure we will all play again when FoC comes out. We had some fun nights.

Personally I got Saints Row the third today for $33 (thanks Trunks:D)

[Spiritprime]

Just got Batman Arkham Asylum because I love the game so much! Added Assassin's Creed: Revelations (wanted to get that one in order to prepare for AC3), and Disney Dinosaur for PS2. It was only $4 when I bought it. I'm such a lucky bugger! I have the PC version of it, but it doesn't like my laptop and refuses to start up anymore.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I got Lollipop Chainsaw today. I'm pretty excited to play it tonight.
I am very curious to hear thoughts on that. It seems... quirky...

I bagged a little bit of this today!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/493d8077.jpg

Hmm, 2 whole racetracks baby! Oh yeah!

Nausiating first person perspective? Oh Yeah!

Manx TT is cool to tha maxxxxx

[jena]

I am very curious to hear thoughts on that. It seems... quirky...

I am enjoying it so much. I actually haven't had this much fun with a game in so long. It's fun to play, it's pretty easy but it's very enjoyable, quite hilarious as well. The humor is twisted in the best way possible. I'm really glad I bought it. I recommend it to anyone looking for some simple, old fashioned, button-bashing fun.

[Hursticon]

WFC for PS3.... nice. Need to share your online id mate so you can join in on the multiplayer fun. We don't play WFC anymore but I'm sure we will all play again when FoC comes out. We had some fun nights.

1 Guess what my PSN name is... No it's not Curly_SueAU! :p:D
'Tis my Net handle dude ;); feel free to add me guys if you'd like (is there a Master-list?). :)

[KalEl]

1 Guess what my PSN name is... No it's not Curly_SueAU! :p:D
'Tis my Net handle dude ;); feel free to add me guys if you'd like (is there a Master-list?). :)

remind me to add you bro

[Spiritprime]

:D I've preordered my copy of Assassin's Creed III (PS3) that is $80 when it comes out and Transformers Prime - The Game (DS) that is $40. Oh man!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

1 Guess what my PSN name is... No it's not Curly_SueAU! :p:D
'Tis my Net handle dude ;); feel free to add me guys if you'd like (is there a Master-list?). :)

It would seem there is. It's a bit long, but here we goes! (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=2731)

[Hursticon]

It would seem there is. It's a bit long, but here we goes! (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=2731)

Bloody Hell! - So it is!, oh well guess it's time to invoke my "Raising the dead" powers... :p:D
Cheers for the link dude. ;):cool:

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Just managed to bump into this whilst on holiday.

Didn't even know it was 20 years of Kirby!! :D
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/1abaf2bb.jpg

It has a bunch of older games to play, like Gameboy Kirby, 64 and some SNES kirby games. A music CD and a cool little history book!

SAWEEEEET!

[deadonarrival]

Thats amazing! I didnt realise it had been 20 years of Kirby either! Great pick up there Tets.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Snagged a copy of Banjo Tooie for my N64!

[Yukitora]

Am looking for some atmospheric stuuf like Project Zero/fatal frame (1-4). i love it, the kid loves it and there is no 'hack this blood everywhere' deal. anyone else here know of something similar on any platform. i did hear of clock tower and rose something something. but i don't want that kind or gory stuff. Project Zero is like suspence frightning and a coulpe of 'BOO!'s in it that make you scream like a little girl.

[Yukitora]

project zero movies part 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seLzFpqdqys

just a quick snippet of the story part 1 of 3/4

[Doubledealer]

Am looking for some atmospheric stuuf like Project Zero/fatal frame (1-4). i love it, the kid loves it and there is no 'hack this blood everywhere' deal. anyone else here know of something similar on any platform. i did hear of clock tower and rose something something. but i don't want that kind or gory stuff. Project Zero is like suspence frightning and a coulpe of 'BOO!'s in it that make you scream like a little girl.

Silent Hill 1-4. 'nuff said. :)

[Hursticon]

Silent Hill 1-4. 'nuff said. :)

Nice! :D

[deadonarrival]

Snagged a copy of Banjo Tooie for my N64!

If you dont mind me asking how much?

[Gutsman Heavy]

$40, loose cart only though.

[deadonarrival]

Wow! I seen one in a cash convertors here a few months back for $90 had the box but no instructions or that thought it was way over priced. Cant remember how much my mate payed for his but think it was round the same price as yours.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Going by the average ebay price $40 is about the average, the xbox port must have killed the value, they used to go regularly for $90+
Amusingly I got mine from a cashies, they mustn't have known what they had otherwise I bet they'd flogged it for a lot more.

[Doubledealer]

Picked up Spec Ops: The Line for Xbox 360. Was surprisingly hard to track down a copy!

[shokwave2]

Wow! I seen one in a cash convertors here a few months back for $90 had the box but no instructions or that thought it was way over priced. Cant remember how much my mate payed for his but think it was round the same price as yours.

Wow. Might be time to put all my N64 games on evilbay!

[Gutsman Heavy]

You should sell them to me. Cheap. And live off the warm and fuzzies that'll give ya :P

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Picked up Just Cause 2 and the latest Aliens VS Predator for PC, since I got them cheap and it's rare to find English PC games in Japan.

Question for those who've played JC2 on PC: I'm sort of struggling with the mouse and keyboard control set, even with a newly-bought 9-button gaming mouse. Is it worth my picking up a gamepad for this little baby, and if so what pad would people recommend?

[Gutsman Heavy]

Grab an xbox 360 pad, most games support it flawlessly.

[kurdt_the_goat]

In Japan at the moment and N64 games here are so well priced and kept - only a few go up to 4000-5000Y, plenty can be had in perfect condition with ALL materials as well - manuals, controller cards, warranty slips!

I picked up J-League Perfect Striker (ISS64) for 105Y, Pilotwings 64 NEW for 200Y, and Ogre Battle 64 NEW for 500Y!

The local Tsutaya store has Yoshi's Story for 480Y and Diddy Kong Racing for 280Y - both look brand new... trying to decide if i can be bothered buying them this time - both have been there for at least 6 years :D

Actually, here's my gaming haul separated from the toys, to illustrate the supreme awesomeness of used game hunting in Japan - everything's either new or damn close:

http://i.imgur.com/pJ2xYl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/pJ2xY.jpg)

Sega Saturn - 2280Y
Virtua Cop + Gun - 300Y
3D Controller - 280Y
Real Bout Special - 100Y
Virtua Fighter 2 - 50Y
Manx TT - 280Y
Decathlete - 50Y
Winter Heat - 100Y
NBA Jam Extreme - 100Y
Zero Divide The Final Conflict - 100Y
Virtual On - 100Y
Anarchy in the Nippon - 100Y
Shotokou Battle 97 (pre-tokyo extreme racer) 100Y
Daytona USA Circuit Edition 500Y
Vampire Hunter 50Y
All Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua - 100Y
Pilotwings 64 - 200Y
J-League Perfect Striker - 105Y
Ogre Battle 64 - 500Y
Street Fighter 2 - 210Y
Samurai Shodown - 180Y
Shin Samurai Shodown - 100Y
5x Gameboy Cart cases - 20Y each

5985Y total or about $72 AUD all up!

[Hursticon]

@Kurdt: Wow! - Bloody well done man, that's an incredible haul! :eek::cool:

[deadonarrival]

@Kurdt: Wow! - Bloody well done man, that's an incredible haul! :eek::cool:

Could not agree more! IM jealous of that but extremly happy for you Kurdt!

[Quickstrike]

I still need to get my Saturn modded somewhere somehow... But yeah, a lot of Japanese Saturn stuff is so cheap it's awesome.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Tetsuwan Convoy is the man to speak to about Saturn mods! He had one done a few years back, and last i spoke to him, was going to try another place soon for a second Saturn.

The simpler solution is an Action Replay 4M Auto plus cart from Play-Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-k8-49-en-70-1b2.html). Not all games work perfectly but most are fine.

[deadonarrival]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/d34d_0n_4rriv4l/DSC00017-1.jpg

Darksiders II Collectors Edition :D

[Accel]

heads up. apparently if you got CE or LE of Darksiders 2 the dlc codes for ps3 don't work @_@

[Hursticon]

*snip*

Darksiders II Collectors Edition :D

Ok, so now I hate you and 1AZRAEL1! :p
Sweet acquisition dude, the character & that mask are absolutely friggin' awesome! :D

[deadonarrival]

heads up. apparently if you got CE or LE of Darksiders 2 the dlc codes for ps3 don't work @_@

Mine all worked. The only one that won't work on the psn is the aruguls tomb dlc pack as it isn't released for a while and is a pc code for a email for a psn code when it is available

[kurdt_the_goat]

Couple more gaming acquisitions whilst still in Japan:

http://i50.tinypic.com/35lrgnc.jpg

Uncharted Golden Abyss, Dokuro, Pro Baseball Spirits 2012 and a Cradle for PSVita
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer for N64, for 100Y!
Famicom Colour GBA SP (Until now i've been forced to use my Gamecube Gameboy player to play original GB games, but no more!). It'll also properly honour Super Gameboy colour palettes which the Gameboy Player doesn't, giving me an excuse to replay Donkey Kong '94! Plus it looks freaking cool and has the best brightness of all the GBA models :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Went to Takeda Castle Ruins today ... in the mountains of Wadayama, Japan. Awesome in itself, but it wasn't the only sight i saw today!
My inlaws and their eagle eyes spotted a recycle/used shop and stopped the car for me.
It looked promising, the outer walls covered in printouts of game covers.
Then i stepped inside:
The Mother Load (http://youtu.be/MCAmDUa-Deg)
Saturn & PS1 section (http://youtu.be/pyt0Wm38GF0) (would you believe, no MK2 for PS1 (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12789&page=4) despite the thousands of games on offer)

The prices were a bit higher (but still very reasonable) than DenDenTown for games, but the accessories were plenty cheap, and the range even better!
It appears this store is the sole retro games store for a few towns, probably accounting for their massive amount of stock.

Managed to come out with the wallet relatively unscathed thankfully... gotta save some for next time too!

http://i.imgur.com/USz3Ql.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/USz3Q.jpg)


The fabled Black Negcon!
Sega Saturn Virtua Stick
Sega Saturn Virtua Gun (2p action here i come!)
Zelda: A Link to the Past for Super Famicom
Street Fighter Real Battle on Flim for Sega Saturn
Virtua Cop 2 for Sega Saturn
Darius Gaiden for Sega Saturn

[deadonarrival]

Super Jealous of that sega finds man! Looks like i need a trip to Japan to start building the collection up!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Super Jealous of that sega finds man! Looks like i need a trip to Japan to start building the collection up!

need to pick your place as well... I was just there and couldn't find a thing!:mad:

Luckily amazon came through, although it was a bit more expensive.

Jelly Kurdt! jelly!!

[Doubledealer]

:cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/FOC.jpg

[deadonarrival]

:cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/FOC.jpg

Picked up mine for ps3 today. Letting the PS3 recover from the darksiders II bashing it got and then Ill get stuck into FOC tonight

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Bah! I picked mine up today. "What? No poster?" Says I
"No sir, it wasn't in the shipment. Next one is Friday, so come back then"

Man I HATE EB. And WA for that matter.

[Autocon]

Woo get to post in threads! Posted both bonus posters in the creative section

Hanging out to play

PS anybody wants to price match go to esex 100? The mall palce in the city because there is a JB and EB across from each other easy to price mtach:D

[KalEl]

best no one can guess what i got :P

[deadonarrival]

best no one can guess what i got :P

A Raccoon? =P

[Doubledealer]

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/ds.jpg

I don't care if this does indeed turn out to be a disappointing port of the 360/PS3 original (it's installing now), the bonuses that come with this PC edition of Dark Souls are worth their weight in gold!

Let's see what we've got here...

-Mouse
-Mouse pad
-Hardcover art book (this is AMAZING)
-Sound track CD
-Making of DVD
-Poster

I mean...What the hell else could they possibly have included?? And all for less than $70!! I'm just amazed, and the fact that it's easily in my top 5 games of all time just sweetest the deal to a ridiculous level. So pleased. :D

[deadonarrival]

Nice pick up double! Indeed well worth the price paid for all those extras.

[Doubledealer]

Nice pick up double! Indeed well worth the price paid for all those extras.

Thanks mate! Funnily enough I actually forgot another bonus that was included - Dark Souls post cards! :p Absolutely loving the game all over again, playing as a Warrior this time which is proving to be far, far easier than my 360 play-through as a Sorcerer. Melee > Magic when it comes to Dark Souls...No one else is playing this masterpiece??

[Kazza]

Everything i bought this month:D

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o570/kardoory/DSCN4348.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Haven't got it yet, but i cannot wait until i get my hands on rocksmith in a few weeks time. It looks fantastic and I'll be able to learn to play my guitar better. For those who don't know about it, its like guitar hero on steroids. You plug a real guitar into your console and play the actual notes, not buttons. Awesome, awesome to the max.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Everything i bought this month:D
Image snipperoo

Very interested to hear about Cross Edge. I like my crazy cross over games (still playing Namco X Capcom) and was wondering what this one was like.

[Kazza]

Very interested to hear about Cross Edge. I like my crazy cross over games (still playing Namco X Capcom) and was wondering what this one was like.

I'm really enjoying it, i think it's better in regards to gameplay mechanics and story over trinity universe, even though it's an old game. It plays like disgaea/final fantasy tactics which is like a strategy chess like rpg. My favorite thing about it is the lvl up system, where you invest whatever points you gain into the desired skill for your characters.

On another note, picked up "Star Ocean: The Last Hope International" on PS3

[BigTransformerTrev]

The last pre-Foc game I bought was 'Lollipop Chainsaw' for the PS3 - for anyone who knows not of this game I seriously recommend you check out the Valentines and Halloween trailers on YouTube.

My argument is that is absolutely fantastic to see another game where the hero of the game is a woman who is tough, independent and kicks butt. My wife on the other hand says a game where you play as a scantily clad cheerleader who giggles a lot and you get to earn extra outfits (such as bikini's or outfits from manga) does not support the feminist movement.

My rebuttal is - 'but she has a chainsaw!' :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

The last pre-Foc game I bought was 'Lollipop Chainsaw' for the PS3 - for anyone who knows not of this game I seriously recommend you check out the Valentines and Halloween trailers on YouTube.

My argument is that is absolutely fantastic to see another game where the hero of the game is a woman who is tough, independent and kicks butt. My wife on the other hand says a game where you play as a scantily clad cheerleader who giggles a lot and you get to earn extra outfits (such as bikini's or outfits from manga) does not support the feminist movement.

My rebuttal is - 'but she has a chainsaw!' :D

I was curious about this one so I did some googleing/youtubing and have to say that I am not a fan of the stop/start gameplay. It seems to me that you play and mash them buttons, and then the game stops while it shows a car crashing and more zombies etc. I really dislike that and find it off putting. Needless to say, despite the pros of :

Chainsaws
Zombies
Scantily clad cheerleaders,



I will not be playing this one :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

I was curious about this one so I did some googleing/youtubing and have to say that I am not a fan of the stop/start gameplay. It seems to me that you play and mash them buttons, and then the game stops while it shows a car crashing and more zombies etc. I really dislike that and find it off putting. Needless to say, despite the pros of :

Chainsaws
Zombies
Scantily clad cheerleaders,



I will not be playing this one :p

Well no, I wont say it is the most playable game I have ever purchased. But after 30 years of gaming, and having some of the most fun and entertaining games at my disposal - from Pacman on the Atari 2600 to Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64 to our beloved Fall of Cybertron on the PS3 - sometimes one looks for a game for one purpose - an unchallenging diversion which is a good chuckle which this game wholeheartedly delivers :)

[deadonarrival]

The last pre-Foc game I bought was 'Lollipop Chainsaw' for the PS3 - for anyone who knows not of this game I seriously recommend you check out the Valentines and Halloween trailers on YouTube.

My argument is that is absolutely fantastic to see another game where the hero of the game is a woman who is tough, independent and kicks butt. My wife on the other hand says a game where you play as a scantily clad cheerleader who giggles a lot and you get to earn extra outfits (such as bikini's or outfits from manga) does not support the feminist movement.

My rebuttal is - 'but she has a chainsaw!' :D

I loved this game. It was nothing spectacular for game play or that but was good comedic relief with some of the dialogue and is a great little game for in between major releases.

[Sam]

I got Guild Wars 2 the other day. Enjoying it.

[i_amtrunks]

FoC arrived today. With my September chock-a-block with weddings, reporting and accreditation, I don't like my chances of playing it until the spring holidays!

The ratchet and Clank collection arrived as well, this too will be competing for my precious time! :p

[jazzcomp]

installed game on ipad temple run brave and after dying, the game wouldn't load or re-start :( got it coz it's free but don't know why it wouldn't re-start. can't install on iphone coz I need ios 4.0.

[Bidoofdude]

Got FOC today. Still loading. Will probably be complete by midnight or so.

[Doubledealer]

Not quite a "video game" acquisition per se, however, the money I've saved due to a lack of Transformers has allowed me to buy this lot. Transformers: FOC is downloading on Steam as we speak. :)

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/loot.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/Capture-2.jpg

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Randomly checked a shop and found this little gem.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/a6dcf7e5.jpg

An interesting game that I had heard is rather derided by fighting fans. So I had to check it out. It is rather amusing and an eclectic mix of characters and each plays similar to their own game style. SO SF2 Characters play with SF2 mechanics, Vamp Sav. with theirs etc etc. the re-use the sprites as well it seems, Vampire Saviour showing it's age somewhat. Althought he Spirtes for the SF2 Characters aren't actually from SF2, they tend to use the SFAlpha sprites. Which is odd, as SFAlpha is a game type in there.

Anyway, the best part is Dimitri from Vamp Sav is there and his Midnight Bliss move is there as well. It's brill coz it does this. (please excuse dodgy photo of TV. haven't worked out a good screen shot technique yet.)

Dimitri Vs Guile.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/87451977.jpg








Dimitri Vs Guile - Dimitri has just connected with Midnight Bliss.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/4aa4ce75.jpg

Ha ha ha ha!:D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Were some of the SF sprites in CFJ from the Capcom vs SNK series?
Even then only a few were redone for that IIRC... either way can't wait to have a go on that one!
With SF The Movie The Game also on our playlist, it can't be the worst fighting game of the day :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Were some of the SF sprites in CFJ from the Capcom vs SNK series?
Even then only a few were redone for that IIRC... either way can't wait to have a go on that one!
With SF The Movie The Game also on our playlist, it can't be the worst fighting game of the day :D

Aaah, could well be. Zangief is his Alpha sprite, but Ryu, Chunners and Guile look too detailed for alpha, but not enough for 3rd strike, So I would say they are CvSNK. Chunners does change into her Alpha pants when Dimitri does his Bliss. She also goes chibi occasionally.

[Doubledealer]

Picked up Battlefield 3 Premium Edition for PC this evening. Time to install its 30GB worth of content. :eek:

[Hursticon]

Picked up Battlefield 3 Premium Edition for PC this evening. Time to install its 30GB worth of content. :eek:

It'll likely run like a dream too with that rig you've been putting together. :D

[Doubledealer]

It'll likely run like a dream too with that rig you've been putting together. :D

Mate, it absolutely SMASHES Battlefield 3. :cool: Running everything on Ultra and it's smooth as silk. Having not seen BF3 prior to this, I'm astounded at the visual quality, it's like seeing Soul Calibur for the first time on Dreamcast. Simply awesome!

Latest (and probably final for a while, lol) purchase for the ol' PC gaming experience is this Leopold FC700R (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1277&products_id=19568) tenkeyless mechanical keyboard (http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide) with brown switches and custom wasd and esc key/s. After using this thing at work all day and tonight with BF3, I can safely say I won't be using normal crappy rubber domed keyboards ever again if I can help it. Mechanical keyboards FTMFW!!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/IMG211.jpg

[Hursticon]

Mate, it absolutely SMASHES Battlefield 3. :cool: Running everything on Ultra and it's smooth as silk. Having not seen BF3 prior to this, I'm astounded at the visual quality, it's like seeing Soul Calibur for the first time on Dreamcast. Simply awesome!

Hehe, thought as much and glad that it's the case dude. ;):)


Latest (and probably final for a while, lol) purchase for the ol' PC gaming experience is this Leopold FC700R (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1277&products_id=19568) tenkeyless mechanical keyboard (http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide) with brown switches and custom wasd and esc key/s. After using this thing at work all day and tonight with BF3, I can safely say I won't be using normal crappy rubber domed keyboards ever again if I can help it. Mechanical keyboards FTMFW!!

*snip*

Ooh! - Now this is intriguing, I've not heard of this before so cheers for the links man as I'll definitely be giving this a looking into. :eek::cool:

[1AZRAEL1]

Got rocksmith this morning, but can't play it until i get home from work at 11 :(

[Doubledealer]

Booyah! :D

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/re6_zpsda5d454e.jpg

[Hursticon]

I'm a happy Hursticon :D:
(A3-sized Posters :cool:)


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/DoomPosters.jpg


Also picked up the original 2001 Diablo 1 & 2 (Plus Mission Pack) Battlechest along with a separate acquisition of Diablo 1's "Hellfire" Mission Pack, now to find the time to re-play through the lot before finally hitting Diablo III that has been collecting dust for months! :D

Also, bought from GOG.com (http://www.gog.com/) the Carmageddon Max Pack (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/carmageddon_max_pack); also backed Stainless Games (via Paypal) for their upcoming Carmageddon: Reincarnation (http://www.carmageddon.com/) game which lands via Steam & Hardcopy in February of 2013! :D

[gamblor916]

Those Doom posters are all kinds of awesome!

[5FDP]

Booyah! :D

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/re6_zpsda5d454e.jpg

Thoughts? I've only downloaded the demo and I'm on the fence as to whether or not I'll get it.

[Doubledealer]

Thoughts? I've only downloaded the demo and I'm on the fence as to whether or not I'll get it.

Favourite in the series next to 2 for me, why it's received such negative reviews is baffling to me. Once you start taking advantage of the new gameplay mechanics including tackling and sliding, counters, melee, ground shots, diving and rolling, environment-based damage etc. the game hits a whole new level of awesome for the series. Leon's campaign (Professional mode) is some of the most fun I've had this year in terms of gaming. Can't recommend it enough!

[Hursticon]

Those Doom posters are all kinds of awesome!

Hehe, cheers dude! :D

[Kazza]

Picked up my pre-orders of Pokemon Black and White 2 from ebgames, price matched jbhifi's $44 each, ebgames original price was $59.95, because i price matched, i lose the special edition coin that comes with both, but heck if a tiny coin warrants an extra $16 each.

[Kazza]

Tales of the Abyss for 3ds, picked it up at armageddon and its very enjoyable and entertaining, finally something to test the 3D on besides Zelda OoT

[Kazza]

DBZ HD Collection $39 at JBHIFI

[kurdt_the_goat]

Last month or so of game purchases
http://i.imgur.com/fI0d7.jpg
I skipped the console version of MK9 so this is my first time playing one seriously since MK4... and damn if it isn't pretty solid! Having a really good time. Super Monkey Ball is very good, much like the original on Gamecube... getting outrageously hard even just half way through. And Little Big Planet is awesome, i finished the single player but still have to go through about half of the tutorials for making my own levels. Packed with content!

[i_amtrunks]

DBZ HD Collection $39 at JBHIFI

Must resist buying. Need something to do over the holidays and have reports to do now! Having finished Budokai 2 on the gamecube a few months back, cannot wait for the other two games!

Did buy the missus the new Laytons game on the 3DS. It is beautiful!

[Autocon]

Halo 4. Meh story. Same old same old.
Im stuck on the section where you are battling two of those back bearers, the ones you have to shoot in the back and are really big. Theres no help and its a small paltform. Any techniques?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Hmm, cant show a pic, but I downloaded Okami HD. Its a sexier beast than ever now. Well worth american price of $20 I think. 30 Is pushing it.

And I love Okami so much, I even ordered a special edition version from the e-capcom site in Japan. Buut it's sitting in Japan. At least that one comes with a disc!

Damn DL only titles....... But I guess at least the game is released!

[Autocon]

Passed Halo 4. Selling to a mate. Lucklustre would describe my thoughts on it.

[Kazza]

Passed Halo 4. Selling to a mate. Lucklustre would describe my thoughts on it.

It all ended for me when bungie was sold off and the majority of the original staff dispersed onto other projects.

[LordCyrusOmega]

Just brought Doom3, the only reason I'd buy an Xbox. Now I don't have to. I do, however, need to buy a playstation

[Gutsman Heavy]

Those with a PS3 do yourself a favour and get Tokyo Jungle, for only $20 you too can rule post-apocalypse Tokyo with the iron paws of a 20th generation pack of Corgi's.

[Hursticon]

Just brought Doom3, the only reason I'd buy an Xbox. Now I don't have to. I do, however, need to buy a playstation

Hehe; oddly enough I have not long just re-bought the original Doom 3 for nothing other than wanting the original box really,

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/2012-11-10002131.jpg


...but as a bonus this one came with the lot including my 2nd pair of these:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/2012-11-10002241.jpg


That said though, I'm sorry to hear about your PS3 man as that sucks major genitalia. :(

[Kazza]

Picked up at EB Games today a pre-owned copy of Chrono Trigger on DS, it was priced at $33 but when scanned came up as $28, pretty good condition as well:D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Damn I love Chrono Trigger! Such an awesome game that one! :D I like it so much, I even bought an origina SNES cart version, and I have never owned a SNES!

After tracking around my local shops on release day and finding nothing, I ended up getting Sonic & Allstars Racing Transformed from JB.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Woke up today and thought why not:

http://i.imgur.com/WjAUo.jpg

Not like it's gonna get much cheaper anytime soon, $298 is a great price!
One thing you have to love about Oz, nothing's ever gonna sell out.
So preorderless, I popped over to my local BigW just 5 mins away - typically they had nothing new on shelves at all, but asking at the counter i got my machine and game with no problems!

Setup & sys update took damn near forever but i've been playing NSMBU ever since and it's great.. especially with my wife on boost mode (or vice versa) screwing each other over!
The controller feels great, though the screen is a bit average.
Hope Nintendo come up with some crazy shit in the future!

Bummer tho, the el-cheapo tv i use in my living room isn't recognized for the Wii U's TV remote ability!
Probably the only tv in the world that isn't supported... oh well this TV was a freebie from when my grandma went back to the UK so i can't complain too much.. will try on my other one later :D

[Paulbot]

Picked up Assassins Creed 3 for $49 at JB during their current sale. (Was going to wait until I finished AC Revelations but that was a great price for a new release PS3 game).

[kup]

Got Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword for Dolphin.

[i_amtrunks]

Lego LotR arrived today with a shiny gold ring as a bonus.

Going to have to get a chain for it like the Baggins do as it is not too comfortable on my fingers.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Got Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword for Dolphin.
I am curious to know if the dolphon can improve that monstrosity...

Lego LotR arrived today with a shiny gold ring as a bonus.

Going to have to get a chain for it like the Baggins do as it is not too comfortable on my fingers.

I am incredibly tempted by that! :D It looks cute.And its LOTR!!

[kup]

I am curious to know if the dolphon can improve that monstrosity...


I am incredibly tempted by that! :D It looks cute.And its LOTR!!

What do you mean?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

What do you mean?

I couldn't stand Skyward Sword. Thought it was an awful Zelda. The controls were borked, the 'assistant' annoying (yes even more so than Navi), and the game linear.

twilight Princess was great though! I didnt read that first, too blinded by raging memories that was SS:D

[kup]

I couldn't stand Skyward Sword. Thought it was an awful Zelda. The controls were borked, the 'assistant' annoying (yes even more so than Navi), and the game linear.

twilight Princess was great though! I didnt read that first, too blinded by raging memories that was SS:D

A guy at work told me the exact opposite. To him Twilight sucked and Skyward Sword was great.

It seems to depend on whoever you ask so I need to experience it myself and come to a conclusion. Anyways, I seem to have missed the whole generation of Wii Zelda games so I thought it was time to play it in Hi-def 1080dp and improved graphics!

[Bidoofdude]

My wii resolution isn't too fantastic either. I think it's the Foxtel (sounds weird, right) or the cables.

[kup]

My wii resolution isn't too fantastic either. I think it's the Foxtel (sounds weird, right) or the cables.

Wii has inherently bad resolution. As some have joked, it is little more than two Game Cubes taped together.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

A guy at work told me the exact opposite. To him Twilight sucked and Skyward Sword was great.

It seems to depend on whoever you ask so I need to experience it myself and come to a conclusion. Anyways, I seem to have missed the whole generation of Wii Zelda games so I thought it was time to play it in Hi-def 1080dp and improved graphics!

Ha ha ha! Yeah. It's a bit the same with Windwaker I think. I loved that game! Even the sailing, while many others seem to hate it.

Anyway, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts once you've given them a crack.

[kup]

The newest Zelda game that I played was Phantom Hourglass. I totally played it while commuting from work to an from on the train!

I enjoyed it but having to go back to that damned dungeon on a time limit again and again did test my patience.

Come to think of it, I never played the GC titles either. Good thing that Dolphin also plays NGC games!

[Kazza]

Ocarina of Time will forever be my favorite zelda game, twilight princess takes second place (i like how its somewhat dark gritty), skyward sword i enjoyed, but it hasnt compelled me to play through it multiple times, unlike the other 2 games.

(over 10 100% save files for OoT across my n64, gamecube and 3ds, but i have recorded in my little diary book 31 100% playthroughs, all of this from when i was 8 years old til now):cool:

[5FDP]

Ocarina of Time will forever be my favorite zelda game, twilight princess takes second place (i like how its somewhat dark gritty), skyward sword i enjoyed, but it hasnt compelled me to play through it multiple times, unlike the other 2 games.

A Link To The Past (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeJqjGE1AIk) FTW! :cool: :) I spent many, many hours playing this game. It defined my youth.

[Kazza]

A Link To The Past (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeJqjGE1AIk) FTW! :cool: :) I spent many, many hours playing this game. It defined my youth.

I actually just completed my first playthrough at 100% of that game this year on gba and i quite enjoyed it. Also enjoyed Minish Cap, and both the ds phantom hourglass and spirit tracks, only zelda game i didnt enjoy or complete at 100% was wind waker (stupid picto-graph).

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I enjoyed Phantom hourglass, but yeah, that damn friggin ungeon. I was glad to not have to go back for that anymore.

Still PLaying spirit Tracks. Right near the end, but haven't played in a while so I have forgotten where I am up to. I want to unlock all the tracks, and I can see there is space on my map.

[kup]

A Link To The Past (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeJqjGE1AIk) FTW! :cool: :) I spent many, many hours playing this game. It defined my youth.

A Link to the Past is one of my more memorable gaming experiences.

It has been a bit of a game crazy month for me, I also bought Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for the PS3. That's the first time I return to a Castlevania game since the SNES!

[Kazza]

Not many people mentioning majora's mask, i personally didnt see what the big deal was, i felt it was over hyped, only ever played it once on n64 (got 100%). Never played it since. However if a 3ds version is released, than yes i would buy and play it again.

[kurdt_the_goat]

It has been a bit of a game crazy month for me, I also bought Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for the PS3. That's the first time I return to a Castlevania game since the SNES!

Super Castlevania 4? Still has the best soundtrack (not without hefty competition mind you) of all the CV games in my opinion.
That type of CV game has unfortunately fallen by the wayside over the years, replaced with the Symphony of the Night style (metroidvania) template.
Those are still great despite being different, so if you have a means to play SOTN, or any of the GBA & DS games, definitely recommended!
Particularly because now, that style of game isn't being made anymore either, since they moved the series away from the creators in Japan.

[Kazza]

Picked up Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of a New World for Wii.

[KalEl]

Ocarina of Time will forever be my favorite zelda game, twilight princess takes second place (i like how its somewhat dark gritty), skyward sword i enjoyed, but it hasnt compelled me to play through it multiple times, unlike the other 2 games.

(over 10 100% save files for OoT across my n64, gamecube and 3ds, but i have recorded in my little diary book 31 100% playthroughs, all of this from when i was 8 years old til now):cool:

AWESOME!!!

[kup]

Ocarina of Time will forever be my favorite zelda game, twilight princess takes second place (i like how its somewhat dark gritty), skyward sword i enjoyed, but it hasnt compelled me to play through it multiple times, unlike the other 2 games.

(over 10 100% save files for OoT across my n64, gamecube and 3ds, but i have recorded in my little diary book 31 100% playthroughs, all of this from when i was 8 years old til now):cool:

Nice! Only recently did I finish Twilight Princess on Dolphin. I enjoyed it very much but still like Ocarina of Time better as my all time favorite Zelda game.

Skyward sword will be next once I finish Space Marine and Lord of Shadows.

[Kazza]

Nice! Only recently did I finish Twilight Princess on Dolphin. I enjoyed it very much but still like Ocarina of Time better as my all time favorite Zelda game.

Skyward sword will be next once I finish Space Marine and Lord of Shadows.

Everytime I put OoT on, there is just a sense of magic (probably nostalgia) and it makes me shiver and 'tingle' with excitement. ...Ahh how i recall the days sitting infront of the families rear-projection tv with a duvet wrapped around and exploring the Fire Temple and defeating Volvagia with the Megaton Hammer.:p

I would love to see SquareEnix go through and remake FF7, they had a sample/demostration for the ps3 launch to showcase the graphics, but never committed to finishing the remake. FF7, OoT and pokemon red/blue/yellow occupy a majority of my childhood gaming. How about you guys?

[Paulbot]

Got Pokemon White 2 for $30 from Dick Smith today. They look to be clearing out most video games, barely any listed on the website now. Worth popping into your local store to see what they have left.

[Bidoofdude]

Is Sonic Battle supposed to be THAT hard??!?!?:confused::o

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Are we talking GBA Sonic Battle and not Sonic Adventure 2 Battle?

GBA Sonic Battle is a bit tricky at first, but I managed to get to the end of it. you just need to know your enemies ;) Then the back up battery dies, much top my annoyance, I had bought a KO. Despite paying a good $40 for it.

I thought Sonic Battle was a cool game for what it was.

[Bidoofdude]

Are we talking GBA Sonic Battle and not Sonic Adventure 2 Battle?

GBA Sonic Battle is a bit tricky at first, but I managed to get to the end of it. you just need to know your enemies ;) Then the back up battery dies, much top my annoyance, I had bought a KO. Despite paying a good $40 for it.

I thought Sonic Battle was a cool game for what it was.

The GBA is what I'm talking about. The enemies seem to KO me instantly in the Cream storyline.
I payed $15 for it in a duo pack a while ago. Came with Sonic Advance for the GBA as well.

[Skullcruncher]

I see North Korea is going to be a big player in the video games industry. :D

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/02/22/welcome-to-pyongyang-north-korea-first-video-game-is-awful/?intcmp=features

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Aaaawww yeah! Check these out!

I've been after this game for ages and the other I had, but sold and regretted muchly later. Luckily I sold it and it went for well over a hundred bucks, but I didn't pay that much to get it back.!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_1937_zps208247de.jpg
Metal Slug with an SNK Ram cart for my Saturn. I've been chasing this for ages, but it's always been cranking the $100 mark. Noticed that the price has dropped a bit for it and snapped one up. Just as excited to have the ram cart as I am the game :p

Dark Saviour. I bought this when it came out and liked it, it plays like Landstalker (megadrive) and Time stalkers (Dreamcast) (all done by the same developers) with snazzy alternate endings. I finished it twice with two different endings, but couldn't get one particular one and gave up. Sold it and was sad a year later. Not sad anymore :D

Oh and your character has an IMPRESSIVE mullet ;)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Very nice! Not familiar with that Metal Slug port, be interesting if it runs without slowdown with that cart, as i think even the original on Neo Geo had some!

I've gone a bit crazy with game purchases recently but don't have much to show for it just yet - all either preordered or in transit for now!

But i did pick up Tekken Tag 2 from 360's games on demand sale - only $9.95! And Lumines Electronic Symphony from Ozgameshop for $22, and Nintendoland for $30 from a mate who didn't want it from his Wii U bundle. Cranked it out in 3 player mode the other day and it's some good fun!

http://i.imgur.com/Rezo4cIl.jpg

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Very nice! Not familiar with that Metal Slug port, be interesting if it runs without slowdown with that cart, as i think even the original on Neo Geo had some!


lol, I think Slow down is just part of Metal Slug isn't it? I played some in the Arcades and almost every version I have played runs into slow down somewhere.:p

Lookign frward to it though!!

[Kazza]

Prince of Persia Trilogy and Prince of Persia (cell shaded one) for PS3

Persona 4 Golden PSVita

[i_amtrunks]

Ni No Kuni.

Gorgeous game, only popped it in to have a peek, 4 hours later, love it, but no time to play until after easter!

[snaketales]

Dead Space 3 DLC due out next week

This is going to make me sound like a neanderthal but it'll be the first DLC game content for me....

[kurdt_the_goat]

Just got this in the mail (then received my shipping notification for Vita Phantasy Star Online 2 - oh yeah!)

http://i.imgur.com/FgwpmZal.jpg

[lancalot]

Got Starcraft2 Heart of the swarm today..!! But now have to wait for it to d/l 7Gb it doesn't even install of the dvd! :mad: Why the hell have the dvd for! and it going to take like 3hr!!

[Omega Metro]

Picked up a heap of PS3 games from various TRUs in Perth for $15 and under. They are getting rid of all their Xbox and PS3 stuff as they 'can't compete' with the likes of EB Games so I was told. Anyway, managed to get War For Cybertron, DOTM, ROTF and the first one, plus heaps of other titles.

Should be Australia wide?

Now all I need is a PS3 Console.

[lancalot]

Picked up a heap of PS3 games from various TRUs in Perth for $15 and under.

Now all I need is a PS3 Console.
:eek: ahaha :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Bagged me some Armoured Core V.

Very nice.

[Kazza]

Picked up an original Heavy Rain: Move Edition (Not the essential or platinum versions):)

[kurdt_the_goat]

A full month in the post for this, finally it arrived!

http://i.imgur.com/TOvbEbYl.jpg

With a manual... oh glorious Sega!

[Kazza]

Picked this up from ebgames today.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o570/kardoory/DSCN4511_zps92c8a53a.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/kardoory/media/DSCN4511_zps92c8a53a.jpg.html)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Man, nice! I want the art book more than the game actually!...

I've played the Advance Wars series, i WANT to love them... but i'm just no good at coming up with good strategies, so i've been reluctant to actually try out Fire Emblem :(

[Kazza]

Man, nice! I want the art book more than the game actually!...

I've played the Advance Wars series, i WANT to love them... but i'm just no good at coming up with good strategies, so i've been reluctant to actually try out Fire Emblem :(

Artbook was a pre-order bonus from EBgames, so limited stock.

The earlier fire emblem games can be very unforgiving, when a unit dies, he/she is permanently gone. However this new one on the 3DS has an option to play out 'Classic' mode (characters are lost for good if killed in a battle) or 'Newcomer' mode (characters are gone temporarily until the end of battle if killed). Plus you can choose the difficulty between Normal, Hard and Lunatic. Playing it on Normal right now and i have died a few times. But i'm thoroughly enjoying it. If you enjoyed advance wars or ff tactics, time to move on up to the to fire emblem. There are plenty of extra features, online add-on content, etc.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/3ds/643003-fire-emblem-awakening

[Kazza]

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PS3 $34 at JB-HiFi. Time for some fatalities.:D

[Quickstrike]

Is it true that our version of Mortal Kombat's been censored? I would hope not.

[Kazza]

Is it true that our version of Mortal Kombat's been censored? I would hope not.

I played it a bit, and activated a few of the fatalities, seems pretty gory to me, blood spraying/splashing all over the place, body dismemberment, etc.:cool:

[Quickstrike]

Splendid!

Might buy an Aussie copy this week then.

[5FDP]

... And to think of all the stress and trouble I went through to get that game into the country more than 2 years ago :mad: ;) :p Just glad that others can finally get to enjoy all that is MK9... legally.

[Kazza]

Picked up Persona 4 Arena for the PS3.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Phantasy Star Online 2 has taken such a hold on me that we got a second Vita so my wife can play too :D This photo does NOT do the quality of finish justice, it looks freaking spectacular in person!

http://i.imgur.com/WrDeDzIl.jpg

[Kazza]

Games I picked up this week.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o570/kardoory/DSCN4522_zps448b8a41.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/kardoory/media/DSCN4522_zps448b8a41.jpg.html)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Doubled my 3DS collection in 3 days :D

http://i.imgur.com/pkkejRtl.jpg

There was word that DKCR3D broke street date at Big W, so Thursday I went looking to no avail, and came back with Fire Emblem instead.

Nabbed DKCR3D today as the Nintengods intended all along, then popped into a few Dick Smiths to score Ghost Recon and Resident Evil at a further 50% off clearance prices, for $7.50 & $10 respectively!

[Kazza]

Fire emblem is fantastic, I have sunk over 120hrs into it...

[Trent]

Found myself a copy of the original GTA. No maps is incredibly frustrating.

[Sinnertwin]

I'm interested in the walking dead, what's the gameplay comparable to? Worth picking up?

[CBratron]

I'm interested in the walking dead, what's the gameplay comparable to? Worth picking up?

Which Walking Dead game are you interested in?

The one by Telltale games is supposedly pretty good and there are demos for it on XBL and PSN.

TWD: Survival instinct by Activision, I've heard, isn't so good.

[Kazza]

I'm interested in the walking dead, what's the gameplay comparable to? Worth picking up?

Plays out similar to Heavy Rain (interactive movie game, with QTE)

[Sinnertwin]

I was looking at the TTG version on xbox
thanks for the info guys :) i'll check out the demo

[lancalot]

The walking dead a great game man!! totally worth it.... and it game of the year

[Gutsman Heavy]

Buy it for Clem

[Hursticon]

Over the past couple of years I've been slowly reacquiring the "Big Box" packaging of PC games I loved as a kid/teenager, a slow and occasionally expensive exercise but a fruitful and enjoyable one all the same. :D

I recently picked these up about a fortnight ago, especially sort after now that the production studio behind them has closed up shop :(:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLK9a2DCcAA5Bt4.jpg:large
(Please excuse the horrible clarity of my phone's camera :o)


I'm extremely glad to have them back in my possession after so long, they've made an excellent addition to my slowly growing display :D:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/DSCI0120_zpsf042b1c9.jpg

[lancalot]

Over the past couple of years I've been slowly reacquiring the "Big Box" packaging of PC games I loved as a kid/teenager, a slow and occasionally expensive exercise but a fruitful and enjoyable one all the same. :D

I recently picked these up about a fortnight ago, especially sort after now that the production studio behind them has closed up shop :(:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLK9a2DCcAA5Bt4.jpg:large
(Please excuse the horrible clarity of my phone's camera :o)


I'm extremely glad to have them back in my possession after so long, they've made an excellent addition to my slowly growing display :D:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/DSCI0120_zpsf042b1c9.jpg

Wow...i remember playing most of those games there.....the only one i didn't play was mysteries of the sith...don't remember that one at all....jedi knight ..the first time you can look up on FPS isnt it? No tie fighter?..i see the duke nuke'em figure ! :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

3DS collection grows again with Target Sale!

$14 for SSF4 and $9 for Tetris!
Some stupendously good deals they have going there, unfortunately no Starfox 64 3D (also $14) at Perth store.
Maybe i'll try another store on the weekend :D

http://i.imgur.com/l06m50Fl.jpg

[Gutsman Heavy]

I got Kid Icarus(sp?) on 3ds for $14. Bargain!

[Trent]

Nice work Hursty. I still have Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy around here somewhere. Should pull them out and have a go. :)

[Hursticon]

Nice work Hursty. I still have Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy around here somewhere. Should pull them out and have a go. :)

Hehe; I used to play them to death back in the day, sadly though I fear my powers have grown weary over time. :p

[Kazza]

Picked up The World Ends with You on DS

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Picked up Starfox 64 3d whatevaaaarrr from target for the 14 bucks.

If I get bored of soon, (entirely likely) Kurdt, you can take it. for fourteen bucks of couse

[kurdt_the_goat]

Haha will do :)

Target sale turned out alright, i went back and picked up Pikmin 2 and Wario Ware Smooth Moves for $4 each. WW will make a good birthday present for my nephew, tho cause it was so cheap the wife's pestering me to get him Wii Music for $9 as well! I'm not sure i want to have even the slightest association with that game though :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Haha will do :)

Looks like it's your now. Its pretty good, but it just doesn't take my fancy...

On the plus side, EB's game sale proffered this.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG-20130609-WA0001_zpsa19f075e.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/IMG-20130609-WA0001_zpsa19f075e.jpg.html)

Got in trouble from the missus for taking too long buying it. You know why?

EB Guy: Want to know of any games coming up?
Me: No.
EB guy: Want scratch protection on that? $3 for that one and $2 for that one.
Me: Why? Are the discs scratched already?
EB guy: No, they are new.
Me: As they should be. I don't want scratch protection.
EB guy: You sure you don't want to pre-order any games? The last of us is coming out and is supposed to be the best game on the PS3.
Me: No thanks.
EB guy: Bla bla, something about some other game game. bla bla put down ten bucks on it?
Me: no thanks, I don't want to pre-order any games. I jut want to buy these.
EB guy: Ok I'll put these through. (processes games)
Me: I want to use my card.
Eb Guy: Ok, oh, we'll have to put that through over on this till.
Me; Fine.
Eb guy: something something .

Finally get my games about three mins later...

I had stopped listening by now.

Nice one EB games. No matter how good your prices may be you always manage to let me leave your store thinking how much I hate going to EB games.

That's a skill.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Picked up from Target sale Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword $19 and Metroid Other M for $9. Sweet!

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Phantasy Star Online 2 has taken such a hold on me that we got a second Vita so my wife can play too :D This photo does NOT do the quality of finish justice, it looks freaking spectacular in person!

http://i.imgur.com/WrDeDzIl.jpg

I'd just wish Sega would release a EUR/US version as I'd love to get this game. Reminds me of the Dreamcast days....

[kurdt_the_goat]

I don't think it'll happen, Sega's only focussing on their biggest selling properties these days. Just import it, you can come questing with me and the wife :)

You know the PC version has an English patch too right? I haven't tried it but apparently it's complete, excepting weapon names and a few other things stored on their servers. Mind you, it's also supposed to be a bit of a pain to install and manage with all the official updates the game gets.

Even if you can't get the patch going, a wealth of online resources made it easy for me to get into, and my wife helped me get some Vita menu translations done too (here (http://australian-postcodes.com/pso2/))

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Yeah I've seen a lot of Westerners taken taken that route, just really annoyed at Sega how little they regard the US/Euro market.

Graphics look pretty nice on PS Vita so might cave in soon...

[Kazza]

Picked up The Last of US.

[i_amtrunks]

Finally found a game worth getting from target, Kid Icarus for 3Ds for $14. Pretty chuffed.

[Cat]

Got given Portal 2. I can't even remember finishing the first one.

As much as I love presents, it was slightly disappointing to see an EB sticker on the game. I hate the thought of them getting money.

[lancalot]

Picked up The Last of US.
Is it any good?... im just waiting for it on sale and a little free time to get it...


Got given Portal 2. I can't even remember finishing the first one.

As much as I love presents, it was slightly disappointing to see an EB sticker on the game. I hate the thought of them getting money.

Portal2 an awesome game ... love the puzzle and playing with a friend very funny as well..but can be very frustrating if you don't use a mic ... .
Why you hate EB..? they one of the only places to you can get games on released day!! and promotional stuff :) in australia now ...

[CBratron]

Chronicles of Mystara (http://youtu.be/nQQ3zq4x4Kw) for old school goodness from my childhood.

[Kazza]

Is it any good?... im just waiting for it on sale and a little free time to get it...



Portal2 an awesome game ... love the puzzle and playing with a friend very funny as well..but can be very frustrating if you don't use a mic ... .
Why you hate EB..? they one of the only places to you can get games on released day!! and promotional stuff :) in australia now ...

The Last of Us is fantastic man, great survival horror game. I find myself getting mini panic attacks while playing it. To me its like the movie Taken meets The walking dead. (anything goes to survive or to reach your goal) The A.I at times can be stupid, but even on normal difficulty, i've died a few times due to exercising combat/stealth at wrong times when it required the other. BUY IT!!

Also i too am on the same boat of hating EB games due to them having higher prices on games in general and giving you jack s**t for your old games, but i've adapted to them cause i do like the pre-order bonus, price matching and most importantly 7 day money back policy. (oh how i've abused this greatly):p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Likewise on the EB hating front. Forever bothering me with their "Do ya wanna preorder anything" questions and then after being told no, then suggesting things for me to pre-order, THEN offering scratch protection on my discs.

Do blu-rays even scratch?

Do I look like an excitable 12 year old kid who can't look after their stuff?

My biggest hate though is their 7 day return policy. If I am buying a new game, how do I know it's new? It might have been bought new and then returned by someone in that week. In which case the game is actually second hand, but I suspect they put it back as a 'new' one.

Last resort shopping only.

[Kazza]

Likewise on the EB hating front. Forever bothering me with their "Do ya wanna preorder anything" questions and then after being told no, then suggesting things for me to pre-order, THEN offering scratch protection on my discs.

Do blu-rays even scratch?

Do I look like an excitable 12 year old kid who can't look after their stuff?

My biggest hate though is their 7 day return policy. If I am buying a new game, how do I know it's new? It might have been bought new and then returned by someone in that week. In which case the game is actually second hand, but I suspect they put it back as a 'new' one.

Last resort shopping only.

I request sealed copies only.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I request sealed copies only.

OOooh! I like that. And that is how I shall go from now on! Thanks Kazza!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Oh yeah.

DEADPOOL.

Fifty bucks says I don't get any time to play it tonight after work.:p

[CBratron]

Likewise on the EB hating front. Forever bothering me with their "Do ya wanna preorder anything" questions and then after being told no, then suggesting things for me to pre-order, THEN offering scratch protection on my discs.

Do blu-rays even scratch?

Do I look like an excitable 12 year old kid who can't look after their stuff?

My biggest hate though is their 7 day return policy. If I am buying a new game, how do I know it's new? It might have been bought new and then returned by someone in that week. In which case the game is actually second hand, but I suspect they put it back as a 'new' one.

Last resort shopping only.

Ozgameshop for my new purchases. I'm saving $20 a game.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Fifty bucks says I don't get any time to play it tonight after work.:p

Probably for the best.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Probably for the best.

I did get time. In fact I MADE time.:D:o

Wasn't too bad. Combat is styled on Arkham a bit with free-flow and counters. And guns. Feels a bit unco ATM, but I am sure after a bit more time, it will be pretty cool.

Worts thing so far is a dodgy camera. Running around the inside of a building, trying to shoot some dude, but I kept getting stuck on walls of the level I couldn't see.... Unless I flicked the camera around, in which case I couldn't aim at the guy.

[Autocon]

I request sealed copies only.

Oh they have sealed copies? Thought all games were opened and discs put away behind the counter?:confused:

[Cat]

Why you hate EB..? they one of the only places to you can get games on released day!! and promotional stuff :) in australia now ...

Because they don't take no for an answer.

If I say I don't want to preorder anything at the moment, that should be it.
That doesn't mean they keep going, talking over me.

If I have to go to what I perceive as the thin-edge of rudeness, just to try and move past the barrage, multiple times in a row, over years, I don't want to shop there, and don't want to give them my money to encourage them to continue these practices. I walked out of there frustrated too many times.

If I nicely a say I'm a casual gamer, and am only after the game in my hands, that should be it. I don't want to give my life story every time. Empty shop and it still takes about 10 minutes to finish the transaction? Screw that.

Can you imagine trying to buy a Masterpiece Huffer at Toys R Us, only to have the checkout clerk start asking you if you wanted to preorder the new season's Barbies, then the new Speak N Spell, then the new line of little rubber animals? 'I only want to buy this Huffer. I'm only interested in Transformers, and just want this one.'

'But we're also getting Barbie's new season outfits. They fit any Barbie doll with a tag that*'

'NO!!!'

[Kazza]

Oh they have sealed copies? Thought all games were opened and discs put away behind the counter?:confused:

They do that with the shelf copies, however when they release new games, they tend to order in bulk, they leave seal copies in the store room, and when you request them to check for you, they usually come back with a seal copy. Games that have been out for more than 6 months are harder to find sealed, but might get lucky if you ask.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG-20130713-WA0001_zpse66a5c0b.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/IMG-20130713-WA0001_zpse66a5c0b.jpg.html)

Got THAT little beauty today.:D

Sadly been so long since I played my 3ds, I have to charge it.:(

And have dinner:p

Oh and not exactly a Game acquisition per se...

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/20130711_172225_zpsc1f3118a.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/20130711_172225_zpsc1f3118a.jpg.html)

Oh yeah BABY!

[Kazza]

Picked up Tales of Xillia Day One Edition, I'm disappointed that Australia is the only country that didn't get free DLC codes with the purchase while every other country did.:mad: Never the less it's a enjoyable game like Tales of Graces, though Milla's voice actress is annoying.:rolleyes:

[Gutsman Heavy]

Picked up Tales of Xillia Day One Edition, I'm disappointed that Australia is the only country that didn't get free DLC codes with the purchase while every other country did.:mad: Never the less it's a enjoyable game like Tales of Graces, though Milla's voice actress is annoying.:rolleyes:

One of the many reasons this dlc cancer needs to go.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

One of the many reasons this dlc cancer needs to go.

Concur

[Kazza]

I caved and spent $20 on a code from the UK which worked. But i'm pissed off that namco bandai would exclude Australia in getting the same content that is released worldwide.:mad:

[rampagesss]

Well might as well post, since I’m not really collecting transformers as much anymore have started collecting my favourite game Metal Gear Solid, I’ve got over 200 different versions now :D

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Random%20Crap/IMG_8802_zps9939e8fb.jpg (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/Rampage_017/media/Random%20Crap/IMG_8802_zps9939e8fb.jpg.html)

I have English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish etc and also have limited editions, special edition, premium packages, demos and just about everything out there :D

[ILikeSoundwave]

Well might as well post, since I’m not really collecting transformers as much anymore have started collecting my favourite game Metal Gear Solid, I’ve got over 200 different versions now :D

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Random%20Crap/IMG_8802_zps9939e8fb.jpg (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/Rampage_017/media/Random%20Crap/IMG_8802_zps9939e8fb.jpg.html)

I have English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish etc and also have limited editions, special edition, premium packages, demos and just about everything out there :D
^Wait is that all the same game:eek: